[cod] Linux vs. Windows

[Ian mu]

Would be interested to know how much your (and anyone elses, never
really compared) windows machine uses out of interest, my Linux ones
typically hover at about 80meg (no game servers running), windows
closer to the 200meg mark. Wonder sometimes if some mem usages viewed
aren't including cached memory etc.

I think its horses for courses though, often the best servers can be
the best you can administer, i.e if you're not comfortable on Linux,
maybe it's best sticking with windows. I think it also depends if
you're only running one game process on there, or several, and if so
what other games etc. If only cod:uo I wouldn't worry too much and
would probably suggest sticking with Windows, if mixing some I
probably would go for Linux (personal preference), and also for me I
just find it easier and quicker to admin in Linux, but end of the day
a lot of its what you are used to.

I personally hate windows, but if happy with it, try it and see. Worst
case scenario if you feel its bad you can put Linux on instead.

On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 09:39:07 -0800, Ken <ken at moonridge.net> wrote:
> Not true, I can show you screen shots of my linux box vs windows box.  My
> windows is using less ram than linux. Also all extra services can be turned
> off in less than 1min, and then you have a screaming box. Please don't give
> people false information.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Edwin Terlouw [mailto:edwinterlouw at tiscali.nl]
> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 9:32 AM
> To: cod at icculus.org
> Subject: Re: [cod] Linux vs. Windows
> 
> Also Linux uses a lot less ram, windows uses aroudn 64 meg of ram, linux
> doesnt. Windows also runs auto applications who aren't even neccesary.
> 
> Ow and sorry for my bad english ;)
> 
> Cheers
> Edwin
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "hotrod deathtoll" <hotrod_death_toll at yahoo.com>
> To: <cod at icculus.org>
> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [cod] Linux vs. Windows
> 
> >I haven't seen any real numbers on what kinda
> > performance either OS does running a game but with
> > Linux you can eliminate the desktop overhead that you
> > would normally have in windows (= more potential
> > performance).
> >
> > The other main advantage is every Linux box in it's
> > own right is a server.  Out of the box Linux can serve
> > as SSH, FTP, HTTP, RSH, IPTABLES (firewall), etc...
> > You get my drift I'm sure.  Being a Linux dude for me
> > it's just easier to admin remotely and that's why I
> > use it.
> >
> > John
> >
> > --- Michael Neikes <michael at neikes-net.de> wrote:
> >
> >> As not beeing the hardcore Linux guy I ask you to
> >> give me some short
> >> informations about your experiances.
> >> At the moment we have a ded. Linux server and we are
> >> concidering to get
> >> another one. Windows would be a lot easier for me to
> >> administrate, so
> >> therefore the question.
> >> Does a Linux Server has really so much more
> >> performance as a Win Server?
> >> Please do not reply if you only want to say "Win
> >> sux!", or to tell me that I
> >> am making it to easy for me.
> >> I am just not able to have a comparison between a
> >> Win and a Linux machine
> >> for Games (on the same Hardware)..
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
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